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Japanese Folding Screen, circa 1970
Japanese Folding Screen, circa 1970

Japanese Folding Screen, circa 1970

Located in PARIS, FR

A japenese folding screen with gold leaf circa 1940. Size is H 183 W 164 cm.

Category

Vintage 1970s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Paintings and Screens

Materials

Hardwood

Mid-Century Modern 3 Panel Folding Screen or Room Divider
Mid-Century Modern 3 Panel Folding Screen or Room Divider

Mid-Century Modern 3 Panel Folding Screen or Room Divider

Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon

Decorative folding screen divider of 3 panels, nlaid with solid brass lines

Category

Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Folding Screen, Wooden Structure, Vinyl Upholstery - France
Mid-Century Modern Folding Screen, Wooden Structure, Vinyl Upholstery - France

Mid-Century Modern Folding Screen, Wooden Structure, Vinyl Upholstery - France

Located in Girona, Girona

Nice folding screen, three parts, wooden structure, cotton filling and "prehistoric horses" pattern

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Cotton, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Purple Wood Gold Brass Italian Screen Divider
Mid-Century Modern Purple Wood Gold Brass Italian Screen Divider

Mid-Century Modern Purple Wood Gold Brass Italian Screen Divider

Located in Madrid, ES

Italian floor screen composed of four bodies made of lacquered solid wood, with applications in

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Brass

Spanish Mid-Century Modern Wrought Iron Three-Panel Room Divider - Screen
Spanish Mid-Century Modern Wrought Iron Three-Panel Room Divider - Screen

Spanish Mid-Century Modern Wrought Iron Three-Panel Room Divider - Screen

Located in London, GB

A mid-century Spanish room divider-screen crafted in wrought iron and metal, circa 1950s. This

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Vintage 1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Metal, Wrought Iron

20th Century Chinese Coromandel Black Gilt Eight-Panel Screen Immortals Sky Gods
20th Century Chinese Coromandel Black Gilt Eight-Panel Screen Immortals Sky Gods

20th Century Chinese Coromandel Black Gilt Eight-Panel Screen Immortals Sky Gods

Located in Farmington Hills, MI

We are very pleased to offer a monumental 8ft, eight panel room divider, circa the 20th century

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings and Screens

Materials

Hardwood, Lacquer

Signed Asian Coromandel Eight Panel Screen Expandable Room Divider
Signed Asian Coromandel Eight Panel Screen Expandable Room Divider

Signed Asian Coromandel Eight Panel Screen Expandable Room Divider

Located in West Hartford, CT

Magnificent Asian coromandel expandable room divider. Great scale with height of 94" and vivid colors throughout. Some age appropriate wear, see pics. Now more than ever, home is whe...

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Mid-20th Century Asian Chinoiserie Paintings and Screens

Materials

Wood

Chinese Chinoiserie Black Lacquered and Gold Coromandel 6 Panel Screen
Chinese Chinoiserie Black Lacquered and Gold Coromandel 6 Panel Screen

Chinese Chinoiserie Black Lacquered and Gold Coromandel 6 Panel Screen

Located in West Hartford, CT

Spectacular Chinese black lacquered 6 panel folding screen incised with gold gilt and white paint

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings and Screens

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Japanese Two Panel Screen: Gilded Pine
Japanese Two Panel Screen: Gilded Pine

Japanese Two Panel Screen: Gilded Pine

Located in Hudson, NY

foil application, etc. He invented special lacquering skills and applied them to screen, frames, fusuma

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Brocade, Silk, Lacquer

Japanese Two-Panel Screen, Mother and Kitten with Chrysanthemums
Japanese Two-Panel Screen, Mother and Kitten with Chrysanthemums

Japanese Two-Panel Screen, Mother and Kitten with Chrysanthemums

Located in Hudson, NY

Delicate painting of garden chrysanthemums with a fine gold mist. A cat grooms herself while a kitten plays with a chrysanthemum. Mineral pigments, go fun, and gold dust on mulberry ...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Gold

Japanese Two Panel Screen Late Autumn Forest, Rare Obara Paper Art Screen
Japanese Two Panel Screen Late Autumn Forest, Rare Obara Paper Art Screen

Japanese Two Panel Screen Late Autumn Forest, Rare Obara Paper Art Screen

Located in Hudson, NY

A masterful landscape made entirely of carefully arranged mulberry paper fibers in a Japanese art practice called Obara. Accented with gold leaf. Incredible craftsmanship and a wonde...

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Paintings and Screens

Materials

Gold Leaf

Japanese Two Panel Screen: European Hounds
Japanese Two Panel Screen: European Hounds

Japanese Two Panel Screen: European Hounds

Located in Hudson, NY

18th century painting of European hound and her pup. Mineral pigments on gold leaf with black

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Gold Leaf

3 Panel Mid-Century Carved Koa Wood & Stacked Rattan Folding Screen
3 Panel Mid-Century Carved Koa Wood & Stacked Rattan Folding Screen

3 Panel Mid-Century Carved Koa Wood & Stacked Rattan Folding Screen

Located in Van Nuys, CA

This beautifully restored 1940 3-panel stacked rattan room divider folding screen with hand-carved

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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Rattan

Japan Small Folding Two-Panel Blue Furosaki Tea Screen Contemporary Simplicity
Japan Small Folding Two-Panel Blue Furosaki Tea Screen Contemporary Simplicity

Japan Small Folding Two-Panel Blue Furosaki Tea Screen Contemporary Simplicity

Located in South Burlington, VT

Japan folding two-panel tea screen furosaki byobu depicting a simple cream colored back ground with

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Paintings and Screens

Materials

Paper, Fabric, Wood

Japanese Two Panel Screen: Summer Flowers
Japanese Two Panel Screen: Summer Flowers

Japanese Two Panel Screen: Summer Flowers

Located in Hudson, NY

Screen depicts Summer flowers and birds on gilded silk. Signature reads: Konishi Fukunen

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Silk

Japanese Two Panel Screen: Beach Party
Japanese Two Panel Screen: Beach Party

Japanese Two Panel Screen: Beach Party

Located in Hudson, NY

Mineral pigments on mulberry paper with silk brocade border and black lacquer trim.

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Brocade, Silk, Lacquer

Japanese Two Panel Screen: Woodland Dream
Japanese Two Panel Screen: Woodland Dream

Japanese Two Panel Screen: Woodland Dream

Located in Hudson, NY

An unusual subject of a dream-like woodland landscape with a distant mountain. Heavy mineral pigments on paper with brown lacquer trim and bronze hardware.

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Bronze

Pair Large Framed Japanese Calligraphy "Dragon" & "Tiger", Mid 20th Century
Pair Large Framed Japanese Calligraphy "Dragon" & "Tiger", Mid 20th Century

Pair Large Framed Japanese Calligraphy "Dragon" & "Tiger", Mid 20th Century

Located in Austin, TX

A large and powerful pair of Japanese calligraphic works, mid 20th century, Japan. One reading

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Expressionist Paintings and Screens

Materials

Paper

Mid 19thC Continental Giltwood Threefold Vanity Screen
Mid 19thC Continental Giltwood Threefold Vanity Screen

Mid 19thC Continental Giltwood Threefold Vanity Screen

Located in Altrincham, GB

Mid 19thC Continental Giltwood Threefold Vanity Screen - with glass panelled top and white

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XIV Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Giltwood

Mid-Century Modern Rattan French Riviera Room Screen Paravent Divider, France
Mid-Century Modern Rattan French Riviera Room Screen Paravent Divider, France

Mid-Century Modern Rattan French Riviera Room Screen Paravent Divider, France

By Louis Sognot

Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija

Authentic rattan screen from the 60s. Very nice work of rattan with its curls and crosses

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Rattan

Korean Asian Large Long Life Byobu Byeongpung Shipjangsaengdo Ten Panel Screen
Korean Asian Large Long Life Byobu Byeongpung Shipjangsaengdo Ten Panel Screen

Korean Asian Large Long Life Byobu Byeongpung Shipjangsaengdo Ten Panel Screen

Located in Studio City, CA

decorative period brass hardware adds another wonderful touch. We are listing the screen as 20th century

Category

Mid-20th Century Korean Paintings and Screens

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Paint, Paper

Japanese Edo Period Two-Panel Screen
Japanese Edo Period Two-Panel Screen

Japanese Edo Period Two-Panel Screen

Located in Stamford, CT

A Japanese Edo Period two panel folding screen with white and brown hawks of ink and color on paper.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens

Materials

Paper

Japanese Two Panel Screen: Plovers Over Waves
Japanese Two Panel Screen: Plovers Over Waves

Japanese Two Panel Screen: Plovers Over Waves

Located in Hudson, NY

Lovely furosaki screen of plovers and waves and a bundled twig fence in gold raised relief. Mineral

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Gold, Gold Leaf

East Asian Extra Wide Folding  Low Six Panel Landscape Divider Screen
East Asian Extra Wide Folding  Low Six Panel Landscape Divider Screen

East Asian Extra Wide Folding Low Six Panel Landscape Divider Screen

Located in Germantown, MD

A 95 inches East Asian Extra Wide Folding Low Six Panel Landscape Divider Screen with beautiful

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Metal

Vintage Asian Carved Soapstone Figurative 6 Panel Screen
Vintage Asian Carved Soapstone Figurative 6 Panel Screen

Vintage Asian Carved Soapstone Figurative 6 Panel Screen

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This monumental six-panel room divider is a breathtaking example of Mid-Century Chinoiserie

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Other Paintings and Screens

Materials

Soapstone, Brass

Japanese Showa Two Panel Screen Embroidered Silk Gilt Boxes
Japanese Showa Two Panel Screen Embroidered Silk Gilt Boxes

Japanese Showa Two Panel Screen Embroidered Silk Gilt Boxes

Located in Rio Vista, CA

silk border that adds contrast and character to the mid-century style.

Category

20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Paintings and Screens

Materials

Silk, Wood, Paper

Japanese Two Panel Screen Abstract Design
Japanese Two Panel Screen Abstract Design

Japanese Two Panel Screen Abstract Design

Located in Hudson, NY

Lacquer on wood. Signature reads: Toshimasa. Solid black lacquer on reverse. Signed original box.

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Lacquer

Japanese Two Panel Screen Psychedelic Forms
Japanese Two Panel Screen Psychedelic Forms

Japanese Two Panel Screen Psychedelic Forms

Located in Hudson, NY

Celestial images on hand-dyed tsumugi cloth. Makers mark: unreadable.

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Fabric

Screen by Carlos Hauner e Martin Eisler, Mid-Century Modern Brazilian, 1960s
Screen by Carlos Hauner e Martin Eisler, Mid-Century Modern Brazilian, 1960s

Screen by Carlos Hauner e Martin Eisler, Mid-Century Modern Brazilian, 1960s

By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This elegant folding screen by Ernesto Hauner exemplifies the designer’s architectural sensibility

Category

Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Cane, Rosewood

Japanese Edo Period Festival Screen, c. 1750
Japanese Edo Period Festival Screen, c. 1750

Japanese Edo Period Festival Screen, c. 1750

Located in Chicago, IL

This 18th century folding screen is a stunning example of Japanese artistry. Beautifully painted

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens

Materials

Paper

Japanese Two Panel Screen: Pomegranate Tree
Japanese Two Panel Screen: Pomegranate Tree

Japanese Two Panel Screen: Pomegranate Tree

Located in Hudson, NY

With various flowers, manderin ducks and garden stone accented with gold leaf on ground surface. Nagasaki School Painting.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Silver Leaf

Japanese Chinese Asian Four Panel Folding Byobu Screen Samurai Warriors Battle
Japanese Chinese Asian Four Panel Folding Byobu Screen Samurai Warriors Battle

Japanese Chinese Asian Four Panel Folding Byobu Screen Samurai Warriors Battle

Located in Studio City, CA

A wonderful four-panel Japanese (or Chinese) Byobu folding screen featuring a battlefield landscape

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Paintings and Screens

Materials

Wood, Paint, Paper

Mid-Century Modern Italian Folding Four-Panel Decorated Screen by Enzo Strada
Mid-Century Modern Italian Folding Four-Panel Decorated Screen by Enzo Strada

Mid-Century Modern Italian Folding Four-Panel Decorated Screen by Enzo Strada

By Enzo Strada

Located in Prato, IT

Mid-Century Modern Italian folding four-panel screen with bucolic transfer painting. 1960s Each

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Wood

Monumental Chinese Lattice Spirit Screen, c. 1850
Monumental Chinese Lattice Spirit Screen, c. 1850

Monumental Chinese Lattice Spirit Screen, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

hand-painted silks. This monumental standing screen dates to the 19th century and combines the

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Paintings and Screens

Materials

Elm, Pine

Mid-Century Bamboo Wicker Rattan Screen Room Divider, Three-Panel Folder, 1960s
Mid-Century Bamboo Wicker Rattan Screen Room Divider, Three-Panel Folder, 1960s

Mid-Century Bamboo Wicker Rattan Screen Room Divider, Three-Panel Folder, 1960s

By Travail Francais

Located in Atlanta, GA

boasts a typical Mid-century filigree decoration. This rattan screen features mid-century and chinoiserie

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Metal, Brass

Mid-Century Three Panel Faux Bronze Finish Screen or Room Divider, 1970s
Mid-Century Three Panel Faux Bronze Finish Screen or Room Divider, 1970s

Mid-Century Three Panel Faux Bronze Finish Screen or Room Divider, 1970s

Located in Miami, FL

Faux patinated bronze finished metal three panel screen or room divider.

Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Metal

Vivai del Sud Mid Century Italian Bamboo Rattan Palm Tree Folding Screen Mirror
Vivai del Sud Mid Century Italian Bamboo Rattan Palm Tree Folding Screen Mirror

Vivai del Sud Mid Century Italian Bamboo Rattan Palm Tree Folding Screen Mirror

By Vivai del Sud

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Vivai del Sud Mid Century Italian Bamboo Rattan Palm Tree Folding Screen Mirror This folding

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan, Mirror

Vivai del Sud Mid Century Italian Bamboo Rattan Palm Tree Folding Screen Mirror
Vivai del Sud Mid Century Italian Bamboo Rattan Palm Tree Folding Screen Mirror

Vivai del Sud Mid Century Italian Bamboo Rattan Palm Tree Folding Screen Mirror

By Vivai del Sud

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Vivai del Sud Mid Century Italian Bamboo Rattan Palm Tree Folding Screen Mirror This folding

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan, Mirror

Mid-Century Modernist Four Panel Mirror Screen w/ Antique Gilt Wood Detailing
Mid-Century Modernist Four Panel Mirror Screen w/ Antique Gilt Wood Detailing

Mid-Century Modernist Four Panel Mirror Screen w/ Antique Gilt Wood Detailing

Located in New York, NY

This sleek and beautifully formed Mid-Century Modernist Four Panel Mirror Screen W/Antique Gilt

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

Asian Showa Four-Panel Screen Herons Amid Lotus and Peonies
Asian Showa Four-Panel Screen Herons Amid Lotus and Peonies

Asian Showa Four-Panel Screen Herons Amid Lotus and Peonies

Located in Rio Vista, CA

A dramatic large 20th century Asian four-panel folding screen measuring 6 feet high and wide. The

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings and Screens

Materials

Brass, Gold Leaf

Mid-Century Asian Modern Chanel Style Mirrored Folding Screen Att. To James Mont
Mid-Century Asian Modern Chanel Style Mirrored Folding Screen Att. To James Mont

Mid-Century Asian Modern Chanel Style Mirrored Folding Screen Att. To James Mont

By James Mont

Located in Kennesaw, GA

This is a mid-century modern folding screen attributed to designer James Mont. The black lacquer is

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Room divider / Screen, rattan, Scandinavian Modern, Swedish mid-1900s
Room divider / Screen, rattan, Scandinavian Modern, Swedish mid-1900s

Room divider / Screen, rattan, Scandinavian Modern, Swedish mid-1900s

Located in Stockholm, SE

A beautiful rare room divider in rattan, in the style of Larsson Korgmakare (maker of Josef Frank/Firma Svenskt Tenn rattan furniture). Decorative and practical, suits most rooms. ...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Rattan

Mid-20th Century Chinese Xu Beihong-Style Framed Horse Ink Painting by Xiao Ling
Mid-20th Century Chinese Xu Beihong-Style Framed Horse Ink Painting by Xiao Ling

Mid-20th Century Chinese Xu Beihong-Style Framed Horse Ink Painting by Xiao Ling

By Xu Beihong

Located in North Miami, FL

Mid-20th century chinese Xu Beihong-style framed horse ink painting by his student Xiao Ling By

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Paintings and Screens

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paint, Paper

Mid-19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Four Panel Screen of Birds Paintings
Mid-19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Four Panel Screen of Birds Paintings

Mid-19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Four Panel Screen of Birds Paintings

Located in Chicago, IL

This exquisite circa 1850 English four-panel folding screen is a fine example of 19th-century

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Screens and Room Div...

Materials

Canvas, Glass, Mahogany

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Mid Century Screen For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic mid century screen available at 1stDibs. A mid century screen — often made from wood, metal and paper — can elevate any home. Find 1432 options for an antique or vintage mid century screen now, or shop our selection of 13 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer mid century screen, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A mid century screen is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Hollywood Regency styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made mid century screen over the years, but those crafted by Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller and Josef Albers are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Mid Century Screen?

Prices for a mid century screen can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1 and can go as high as $185,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,800.
Questions About Mid Century Screen
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
    The difference between mid-century and mid-century modern comes down to specificity. When it comes to furniture and architecture, for example, mid-century refers to works that emerged during the middle of the 20th century, usually between 1950 and 1970. The more specific descriptor, mid-century modern, is used to refer to a particular style of design that emphasizes simplicity, organic forms and clean lines. Mid-century modern furniture designers generally drew on the architectural work of Frank Lloyd Wright, Bauhaus design, Scandinavian modernism and more. Any piece of furniture produced during the 1950s and ’60s can be referred to as mid-century, but only those with specific characteristics are mid-century modern. That said, when enthusiasts of furniture and architecture use the shorter of the two phrases, they may indeed be referring to modernist works created during that period in history. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of mid-century modern furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    A mid-century sofa is any sofa created during the mid-20th century. Mid-century modern sofas are pieces of seating furniture that embody the venturesome attributes that we associate with mid-century modern furniture — while not all sofas designed in the mid-century modern style are the same, they frequently have a low profile and are characterized by gentle curves, clean lines and an organic shape. Mid-century furniture is a timeless classic due to its elegant simplicity. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary mid-century sofas from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Mid-century artwork is any piece of art produced during the middle of the 20th century. It includes paintings, drawings, prints, sculptures, collages, pottery and other media. You'll find a large selection of mid-century artwork from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Mid-century modern decor was popularized during the period of 1933 to 1965 but most would suggest that the style emerged during the years that followed World War II. This style of decor is typically characterized by sleek lines, organic forms, minimal ornamentation and high functionality. Find the finest mid-century modern furnishings and more on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A mid-century chair is a piece of seating furniture that was designed at any point during the middle of the 20th century. Mid-century modern furniture is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. The mid-century period provided an excellent opportunity to experiment with both functional and decorative forms. Mid-century modern chairs were made with a variety of natural and synthetic materials, combining leather, wood, and cane with chrome, steel, and plastic. Shop a range of vintage mid-century chairs on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Mid-century furniture is furniture created within the period of 1933 to 1965 but most would argue that the style began to emerge in the postwar years. This style of furniture is known for its sleek lines and organic shapes. The creators most frequently associated with mid-century modern furniture believed that good design meant good living. Mid-century modern is today by far the largest category of furnishings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Mid-century jewelry is a style of jewelry that rose in popularity along with the mid-century modern design movement. Pieces from this era typically feature bold, geometric designs. Shop a variety of mid-century jewelry and accessories from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    The mid-century modern style emerged primarily in the years following World War II. This style of decor is characterized by sleek lines, organic forms, minimal ornamentation and high functionality. Creators of mid-century modern furniture believed that good design meant good living, and mid-century modern is today by far the largest category of furnishings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Mid century modern refers to the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019

    Mid-century modernism first appeared in 1945 and merged a minimalist aesthetic with practicality. Mid-century modern furniture is distinguishable by its lack of decoration or extravagance and its use of clean lines, organic curves and variety of natural materials.

    1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Mid century modern furniture refers to pieces designed during the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    Yes, Eames is mid-century modern. In many ways, Charles Eames and Ray Eames were the embodiment of the inventiveness, energy and optimism at the heart of mid-century modern American design, and they have been recognized as the most influential designers of the 20th century. Some of the couple's most famous mid-century modern designs include the Eames Lounge chair and ottoman, the Eames Molded Plywood chair and the Eames Fiberglass chair. Shop a wide range of Charles and Ray Eames furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 25, 2024
    The years that encompass the mid-century modern period are roughly 1933 until 1965, but most experts argue, however, that the mid-century modern era correlates specifically to the years following World War II. These years in America saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history. Vintage mid-century modern furniture — including tables, chairs, desks and case pieces — are often organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple. 

    Postwar architects and designers in the United States were animated by new ideas and new technology during the era of mid-century modernism. Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century furniture designs manufactured by the likes of Knoll and Herman Miller

    Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively. 

    Knoll became a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces soon became desirable for the home. Similarly, Michigan’s Herman Miller is best known for its iconic mid-century modern furniture, and while the company focused on the office, people loved its designs for their homes, too.

    Find vintage mid-century modern furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024
    The years between 1950 and 1960 are typically considered mid-century. Some people also include the 1970s in the definition. Remember that the term mid-century furniture refers to pieces produced during the middle of the 20th century. It is different from mid-century modern, the name for a furniture style that emerged primarily in the years following World War II and is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of mid-century furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    No, the 1970s are generally not considered to fall within the era identified as mid-century. With respect to mid-century modern design, while there is some debate between collectors and design experts about the specific time period that saw the emergence of the style, most furniture enthusiasts agree that by the late 1960s, interest in MCM had largely declined. Writer Cara Greenberg, who coined the term “mid-century modernism,” suggests that “the period from the end of World War II to 1960 – from V-J Day to JFK – was the heyday of innovative furniture design in America.” Mid-century modern furniture is characterized by clean lines and inviting, organic shapes. Furniture makers of the era believed that good design was an essential part of good living. Find a variety of vintage mid-century modern furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    To tell if furniture is mid-century modern, examine the piece, looking for labels and markings that indicate who produced it. Then, consult trusted online resources to determine when the maker was active and what styles of furniture they made. Iconic mid-century modern furniture designers include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi. A knowledgeable dealer or certified appraiser can help you determine if a particular piece is genuine mid-century modern or a reproduction. Shop a range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    To tell if a chair is mid-century, look for labels and markings that indicate its maker. Then, use trusted online resources to determine when the company was active. A certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer can be of assistance when dating chairs. Iconic mid-century modern furniture designers include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi. Find a variety of mid-century modern chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    To identify mid-century lamps, look for a manufacturer's label or stamp on the base or the shade. You can use trusted online resources to determine when the company or artisan was active. Some lamps may also have a date stamp that you can use for identification purposes. Pieces dating from the late 1950s through the early 1970s are mid-century in terms of their age. A mid-century modern lamp will show off hallmarks of the design style, such as curvy hourglass or globe forms. A certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer may also be able to help with the identification. Find a range of mid-century lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Most experts agree that mid-century modern correlates specifically to the years following World War II. It has grown in popularity in the decades since, particularly due to the media and cultural institutions that have promoted the truly innovative era of design. Not only did the MoMA promote modern furniture, but pieces are prominently visible on the set of very popular television shows such as Mad Men. Shop a wide and beautiful range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    A dresser is a mid-century dresser if it was made during the middle of the 20th century. The years that encompass the mid-century modern period are roughly 1933 until 1965, but most experts argue, however, that the mid-century modern period correlates specifically to the years following World War II. Mid-century modern dressers will likely have specific characteristics. There was a use of natural and man-made materials that included alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak as well as steel, fiberglass and molded plywood. An authentic mid-century modern dresser will also be characterized by simplicity, organic forms and clean lines. Shop an assortment of vintage mid-century dressers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024
    Yes, some rattan is mid-century modern. Designers of the mid-century modern movement often preferred to use natural materials, including rattan, in their designs. However, not all rattan furniture was made during this period. Rattan was also a popular material for furniture produced during the Victorian era and continues to be used to produce furniture today. Shop a wide range of rattan furniture on 1stDibs.